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Description

Unique flavor makes the fruit luscious enough to serve by itself as dessert. This crisp super apple is a cross between the tart Jonathan and the sweet Golden Delicious. The result is a tasty treat for all! Originates from Geneva, New York in 1953. Ripens in mid September. Best pollinators: Stark® Jon-A-Red® Jonathan or any Golden Delicious. A licensed variety of Cornell University.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8

My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:

Semi-Dwarf

12 - 15' Tall X 12 - 15' Wide

Dwarf

8 - 10' Tall X 8 - 10' Wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:

Semi-Dwarf

12 - 15'

Dwarf

8 - 10'

Recommended Pollinators

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Our experts recommend planting one of the following within 50' for optimum pollination.

Shipping Information

Estimated Delivery Date

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Our Promise of Satisfaction

1 Year Warranty

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My old Jonagold is reaching the end of its productive life. The old tree produced the best flavored and some of the largest apples I have ever eaten. The tree is susceptible to fire blight; so, special care is needed if dead leaves are observed. I sold ~$500 dollars worth of apples off of the old tree.

My old Jonagold is reaching the end of its productive life. The old tree produced the best flavored and some of the largest apples I have ever eaten. The tree is susceptible to fire blight; so, special care is needed if dead leaves are observed. I sold ~$500 dollars worth of apples off of the old tree.

BEST ANSWER:Thank you for your question. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.

You can plant new plants and trees: 1) when the ground is not frozen, 2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F, and 3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.

BEST ANSWER:Thank you for your question. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.

You can plant new plants and trees: 1) when the ground is not frozen, 2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F, and 3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.

My husband and I recently discovered the Jonagold apples at a local orchard. We are wanting to plant several apple trees on our property for future use. Can you tell me if this apple is a good freezing/canning apple in addition to eating? Or is it mostly an eating apple? This will determine the number of trees we order of this particular type versus another. Also, how many years does it take of growth before it starts producing fruit? (given we have a pollinating tree around it.) Also, does the type of pollinating tree affect the taste (more sweet vs. more tart)? Thanks!

BEST ANSWER:Jonagold is a good baking apple and makes very good applesauce. I am not sure about freezing but I would imagine it would be fine. The websight orange ppipin has information about the Jonagold apple.

BEST ANSWER:Jonagold is a good baking apple and makes very good applesauce. I am not sure about freezing but I would imagine it would be fine. The websight orange ppipin has information about the Jonagold apple.

Customer Reviews

We planted a Jonagold Semi-Dwarf apple tree in 2014. It has overwintered well for two winters in Northern Wisconsin and is about to be in full bloom. There are many blossoms and we are looking forward to tasting some homegrown apples.The quality of the bare root stock was excellent and we would highly recommend Stark Bros. nursery products to anyone.

I purchased 2 Jonagold Apple trees last year and they came in perfect condition. I planted them last fall, and they have already begun to leaf out this spring. Jonagold is one of my favorite apples from a local orchard so I am very excited to see how they turn out.

We were highly suspicious when the little broomstick (aka tree) showed up, but it has grown and it now one of our best trees. We have high hopes of having apples this year. Best purchase we've made in awhile. :-)

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your trees. Please contact Customer Support at 800-325-4180 for replacement information.

June 7, 2016

Brenda HStaff

Pleased

We are very pleased with the Jonagold we received and planted last year. After pruning this year we have (3) established branches and much to our surprise a few blossoms on the leader! This is a vigorous healthy tree of the highest quality!Thanks.

Tree planted in Spring 2015. Has a great growth habit and growth and have not had to prune it yet. Unlike my Starkspur Golden Delicious Apple planted at same time, it has no flowers or fruiting this year. This is why I gave the tree 4 stars in lieu of 5. Very hopeful for bounteous harvests for years to come.